Making a Difference in KIRKUK

AUTHOR(S)

Alberts, Mike

PUB. DATE

June 2007

SOURCE

Soldiers;Jun2007, Vol. 62 Issue 6, p4

SOURCE TYPE

Periodical

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

This article focuses on the U.S. Army operation in Kirkuk, Iraq. Among the units deployed in the city is the 25th Infantry Division's 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (IBCT), whose mission is to train members of Iraq's security forces. The U.S. soldiers are also responsible for securing Iraq's Northern Oil Co. and its gas- and oil-separation stations. Other units included in the military operation are featured, as well as key military officials.

We describe the types of medical problems encountered at a U.S. Army echelon II medical facility during Operation Iraqi Freedom in the period after completion of major ground combat operations, a time of nation restructuring and intermittent, intense, armed conflict. A total of 4.831 patients...

Focuses on the suicide bombings against the U.S. Army during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Suicide operations within three dominant philosophical military traditions; Terrorist groups that have engaged in suicide bombings; Operational advantages of suicide bombings over normal terrorist bombings.

Discusses the operation of the U.S. Army's Task Force 1-15 Infantry during Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) in 2003. Preparations made by the infantry for OIF; Weapons used by the infantry during their first enemy encounter; Number of Iraqi soldiers that were killed and captured by Task Force...

In this article, the author reflects on the activities of the U.S. Army community since 2012. He mentions that during this, the community totally focused on providing historical support to military operations in theater. He notes that several new exhibits are being developed in the Pentagon one...

Highlights the role played by U.S. Army Special Forces (SF) soldiers in the 2003 Operation Iraqi Freedom. Motto of the SF regiment; Mission of special-operations forces in Iraq; Differences between operations in Iraq and other missions.

Discusses the operation of the 173d Airborne Brigade of the U.S. Army during Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003. Number of brigade personnel who were part of the parachute assault; Details of the brigade's leadership.

Presents an article on one of the missions of 3rd Platoon, Alpha Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Infantry, 4th Infantry Division of the U.S. Army during Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003. Security patrol in the city of Muqdadiyah, Iraq; Identification of one individual with a rocket-propelled grenade...

An intense debate now rages concerning whether the Army should be preparing and organizing to conduct more ambiguous, irregular operations or focus on maintaining its well honed edge in high-intensity warfare. The terms of the debate are clearly affected by the fact that United States is...

The article reports that U. S. special operations forces are partnering with Iraqi troops being trained in specialized military skills. The Americans act as advisers to the Iraqis. Strategic military strikes are used in combination with other operations, like efforts the get Sunni tribal leaders...